Basic guide for ghost hunting – Part 3

So you want to be a ghost hunter?

Ghost hunting can be an exciting hobby, especially if you are a thrill seeker and love the paranormal. However it can be tricky. There are a lot of natural elements then can cause false evidence. Don’t worry it even happens to the best.

There are a lot of web sites that offer a lot of so called evidence. Unfortunately you can’t always believe what you see and hear. If you are ghost hunting because you truly want sufficient proof of life after death you need to educate yourself.

Here are some useful tips on how to get started if photographing

1. Mother Nature is not always your friend when you are searching for ghosts. The weather can have a great effect on your photographic out come. The dampness in the air, the chill of fall and winter weather can effect any camera. These conditions can cause orbs or what appears to be ectoplasm.

2. The right camera and the right film speed are crucial. You want at least 800-speed film. 400 speed is OK, but it never really gives quality to support any evidence you think you might find. The best camera to use is a digital camera. Preferably a 4.o mega pixel or higher. Low pixel cameras can cause what looks like little faces or bodies floating in the back round.

3. Camera control is also another issue. You need to be steady as you snap your pictures. Unsteady shots can cause what is known as the ribbon effect. Sure it looks cool sometimes, but it is no ghost. You can even take a picture of a person on slow speed and be unsteady and it can look like a true ghost. Be careful of that. Slow shutter should never be used when you are ghost hunting. Don’t try to fool the experts either. They will tell you exactly how you did it.

4. Your breath can make ghosts. Yes it is true, you need to hold your breath when you are taking pictures especially in colder conditions. Cameras are very sensitive equipment and pick up a lot of things. Your very own breath can look like gigantic ectoplasm. Also the breath of others that may be with you, Before you snap your picture make sure everyone is aware so they can be out of the way.

5. Orbs, I personally disregard them. Why, because there is a mile list long of things that can cause an orb. Things that can cause an orb are moisture, bugs, far off lights, dust, and lint among many other things. You should always clean your lens before you go out on a ghost hunt. Never photograph near any light source it will always show up as some strange phenomenon in your photographs.

6. A vortex that is another tricky one. If you have long hair a stray piece gets in front of the lens it can cause what is known as a vortex. So be sure to have your hair pulled straight back and secure.

7. Above all safety and abiding the law should hold the up most importance when you are going on a ghost hunt. You should never go alone, especially at night. You need the security of a group and someone should always carry a walkie-talkie or cell phone in case anyone is to become injured. You should also never tress pass it is a crime and can be punishable by fine or even jail.

Keep these tips in mind before you go out and seek those ghosts. Also don’t be discouraged if you don’t get anything right away. Even the pros have to go through rolls of film before they catch something significant.

The best times for ghost hunting is between April and October. Dusk and dawn are also great hours to catch great stuff. Most of all have fun!